by GoldLeafCare | Sep 29, 2016 | Home Care, In-Home Care
Home Care and boundaries; how close is too close? Most of us enter helping fields because we are caring, kind, empathetic individuals who want to help support those who cannot support themselves. This is not easy work and we often enter situations that blur...
by GoldLeafCare | Sep 8, 2016 | Home Care, In-Home Care
When a family member suffers a decline in physical health or impairment in physical ability the focus of treatment primarily centers on restoring the body to a healthier state or the managing of symptoms. Even the most well intentioned health professional may not have...
by GoldLeafCare | Aug 18, 2016 | Home Care, In-Home Care
After 50, it’s especially important to pay attention to nutrition to maximize health. A healthy diet can lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol, and boost the immune system–all vital during the senior years. In addition, seniors may experience a decrease in appetite...
by GoldLeafCare | Aug 12, 2016 | Home Care, In-Home Care
Do you know any seniors that have Alzheimer’s? This condition is very daunting for those that have Alzheimer’s and their loved ones. It may be difficult to discover activities you can do together. Patience and understanding are two things that will help you. Here is a...
by GoldLeafCare | Aug 5, 2016 | Home Care
Everybody has their own routines. Home care allows your loved ones to keep some of their routines they have had for so long. Breaking some of their routines and changing everything in their life may cause depression.
by GoldLeafCare | Jul 29, 2016 | Home Care
This is probably the most important factor with home care. Making your mom or dad move into a senior healthcare facility can make it even worse. Keeping your loved ones close will not only help them but it will also help you. It gives us peace of mind that they are in...
by GoldLeafCare | Jul 28, 2016 | Home Care, In-Home Care
According to a 2005 article in Harvard Health Publications from Harvard Medical School, in-home accidents are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. The percentages of such accidents that prove fatal are significantly higher in the elderly...
by GoldLeafCare | Jul 28, 2016 | Community, Home Care, News
Saturday, October 15th 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Lone Tree Arts Center 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree, CO 80124 Seminar is FREE! Reserve your seat now! www.cityoflonetree.com/agingwell
by GoldLeafCare | Jul 22, 2016 | Home Care
There are many benefits for senior home care. It is becoming more common for seniors to have in-home care. It gives us reassurance that our loved ones are safe and comfortable.
by GoldLeafCare | Jul 7, 2016 | Home Care, News
When you envision companion care, you probably see a caregiver helping your mother with her meals or reminding your father to take his medication. Companions are known for doing housework and engaging your loved one in conversation. But let’s envision a different type...
